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Happy Homemaker Monday

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  You can visit Sandra and join HHM HERE  *** Past week's pondering*** It was a week full of blessings as well as difficulties. My soon-to-be brother-in-law is still in the hospital. We found out that he actually suffered TWO strokes at once. One in the front of his brain, one in the back. He is recovering and will start rehab next week. We're still praying for a full recovery.  It's a new year and of course I have a slew of brand new goals. I've already had to give up two of them, as I took on too much!                                        *** The weather in my neck of the woods***   Icky weather. Upper 30s to near 50 with lots of rain/snow mix this week.  ***  Thinking about  *** How I wish I had more time to pursue the calling God has put on my life. Between working full time, helping to take care of my Dad, studies, keeping house, trying to get/sta...

Happy Homemaker Monday & Happy New Year!

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  You can visit Sandra and join HHM HERE  *** Past week's pondering*** Christmas was truly beautiful. I spent time with my family. I loved all the decorations around the house (already started taking them down today *shrug* not the tree though, not til January 6th) Emily sent me a beautiful little rosebush in a cardinal pot, a cardinal wind chime, and a pretty ring. But even more special, she messaged me "Merry Christmas, Mama" which nearly brought me to tears.  Jeff and I visited his mother and brother early in the day and then went to my Dad's house to cook dinner. We put together a feast. Even my son came and ate at the table with us. Very blessed.  Over Christmas, most of Jeff's family came down with Influenza A (it's going around in this area, hospitals full of it). His older brother then got bronchitis and pneumonia with it. Well, this morning we found out that he had a stroke and fell in the shower. He's currently in the hospital undergoing treatmen...

Happy Homemaker Monday: Christmas Edition!

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                                                                           You can visit Sandra and join HHM HERE                                        *** The weather in my neck of the woods***   I am not at all happy with our weather. Christmas day will be rainy and close to 50 degress. UGH. 55 the day after. The rest of the week is in the mid to upper 30s .I SHOULD NOT COMPLAIN! I will be able to get some walks in! I am super happy about that.  ***  Thinking about  *** All the last minute details for Christmas. I'm waiting on a few gifts to arrive, which will need to be wrapped. I'm working 3.5 days this week. Jeff will be here Tuesday, spending time with a friend Friday night, ...

Happy Homemaker Monday

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  You can visit Sandra and join HHM HERE  *** Past week's pondering*** I spent most of the weekend not feeling well. Not sure if I have a bug or what. Lots of nausea and a headache mostly. I still got quite a bit done this weekend though.                                        *** The weather in my neck of the woods***   The weather is strange. This morning the "feels like" weather was -6, yet in a few days we are going to be 45.  You never know what you are going to find!  ***  Thinking about  *** Finishing up my Christmas shopping. Finances. 2026 things and stuff.    *** What I am wearing ***  A black T-shirt and yoga pants. Warm wool socks.  *** Books I'm reading ***    Currently: Still nothing really.  Bible: Acts Reading Plans: I'd just like to read again :(    *** What's on my tv ***   YouTube - A l...

Happy Homemaker Monday

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You can visit Sandra and join HHM HERE  *** Past week's pondering*** Hello lovely sisters. I'm typing this up on Sunday with my furry friend Ollie curled up at my feet and snow falling softly out my window. I had a long work week, but I got the Christmas tree up and the house decorated. I also went to my local Salvation Army and found a few treasures for a dollar apiece! They choose a color each week and on Friday & Saturday, that color is 5 items for $5! I went in to find a warm, soft scarf and left with a cartload! I have a bunch I'm decluttering and donating as well, a box of women's clothing (some still with tags, I'm terrible at returning things) several purses, and three bags of men's clothes from Jeff.  My sister is having an ultrasound this week to see how badly damaged her liver is. This is the same thing we went through over 7 years ago - but I am not sure if she will be able to bounce back this time. The entire family is under a blanket of gloom, ...